Did the NLRB Preempt Non-Compete Litigation? | Seyfarth Shaw

Over the last week, two apparently unconnected events happened that impacted restrictive covenants and labor laws. First, the National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum opinion that certain non-compete agreements may violate the National Labor Relations Act by suppressing workers’ ability to engage in protected concerted activity. Second, the Supreme Court issued the Glacier Northwest, Inc. v. Teamsters decision, where it was held that allegedly intentional destruction of property by a union was not covered by Garmon preemption, a preemption rule that restricts state courts from adjudicating state law claims that actually or arguably constitute an

Senators Release Report from Government Watchdog on the Prevalence and Economic Effects of Noncompete Agreements Amid Intensifying Federal and State Efforts to

On May 17, 2023, US Senator Rob Wyden (D-OR) announced the release of a long-awaited report on the US Government Accountability Office’s multi-year investigation into the use of noncompete agreements across the US labor market. In announcing the release, Senator Wyden said that the GAO report “highlights the problems of noncompete agreements – particularly their impact on limiting workers’ fundamental freedom to change jobs,” and pledged to “fight tooth and nail for fair labor laws that protect workers and promote the creation of new businesses in Oregon and nationwide.”

In March 2019, Wyden and a bipartisan group of US senators …

INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announced that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (“Advance Auto Parts” or “the Company”) AAP for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

If you are a shareholder who has suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 424-303-1964, to discuss your

Ohio Appellate Court Holds Logistics Company was Improperly Limited to Half a Remedy, Reviving Noncompete Suit Against a Former Employee

The day after obtaining federal brokerage authority for the logistics company he formed a month earlier, Christopher Johnson, a North Carolina resident, resigned from his employment with Cincinnati-based Total Quality Logistics, LLC (“TQL”). TQL then sued Johnson and his company Patriot Logistics (“Patriot”) in the Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, alleging Johnson breached his employment agreement and misappropriated trade secrets in forming Patriot while still employed by TQL.

Johnson and Patriot removed the case to federal district court based on diversity jurisdiction. TQL moved to remand the case back to state court, considering the $75,000 amount in controversy requirement …

The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in DISH Network Corporation with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

PRESS RELEASE

Published May 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2023 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminded investors of a class action lawsuit against DISH Network Corporation (“Dish” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:DISH) for violations of §§10(b) and 20( a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Schall Law Firm, Thursday, May 18, 2023, Press release picture

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 22, 2021 and February 27, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 22, 2023.

If you are a

Regulation of AI – the Path Ahead | Seyfarth Shaw

This post was originally published to Seyfarth’s Gadgets, Gigabytes & Goodwill blog.

Last week, a joint statement was issued by four federal agencies expressing their apprehension regarding the use of AI for discriminatory or anticompetitive purposes and outlining their plans for regulation. This comes on the heels of Elon Musk requesting a “pause” in AI development and meeting with Senator Chuck Schumer to guide the statutory framework of AI management. It also comes as China and the EU unveiled their own proposed laws surrounding the regulation of AI. How will governments across the globe respond to this pivotal technology? And

Spilling Secrets to AI: Does Chatting with ChatGPT Unleash Trade Secrets or Invention Disclosure Dilemmas? | Seyfarth Shaw

This article was originally published on Seyfarth’s Gadgets, Gigabytes & Goodwill blog.

If there is anything movies like The Terminator have shown us, it’s that AI systems might one day become self-aware and wreak havoc. But until Skynet becomes self-aware, let’s enjoy the AI ​​toy that is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives. Some Samsung employees recently discovered that playing with AI models like ChatGPT may have unexpected consequences. These employees used ChatGPT for work and shared sensitive data, such as source code and meeting minutes. This incident was labeled as a “data leak” due to fears that

Epstein Becker Green Launches 50-State Noncompete Survey for Employers

Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce the launch of our 50-State Noncompete Survey, designed to give employers a desktop guide to the great variety and specificity of noncompete laws across the United States.

EBG’s 50-State Noncompete Survey is here to help provide key insights on all of the following areas of noncompete law in your state:

  • Are non-competitive employees permissible?
  • Is there a general non-compete statute or other industry-specific statute and rules?
  • Are certain employees exempt from noncompetitive?
  • Is continued employment sufficient consideration?
  • Are there notice-related or other unique requirements?
  • Are customers and employees non-solvent permissible?
  • Can noncompetes